Wilton Sylvester Evans (Butch to the family) was born on December 27, 1942, in Chester, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia). He is the son of James from Dunn, North Carolina, and Lena of Quick of Salem City, North Carolina.
Wilton graduated from Chester High School, Chester Pennsylvania, and Cheyene State College in 1962/1964. After graduation from Cheyene State, Wilton taught high school science and biology at Yeadon, Pennsylvania High School.
In 1965, Wilton married his high school friend, Evelyn Porter, who accepted a job with IBM Corporation and moved to Cleveland, Ohio. In 1975, Wilton was dedicated and baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses with the Bedford Heights Congregation in Bedford, Ohio. In 2002, Wilton retired and moved to Suffolk, VA where he actively served as an Elder in the Churchland Congregation until his death.
Wilton was predeceased by four sisters: Mildred Brooks, Beatrice Rhodes, Eunice Cheers, and Lena Washington. Wilton is survived by his wife, Evelyn Porter Evans, and a son; Michael Evans of Oakwood Village, Ohio (Cleveland).
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Wortham says
January 11, 2025 at 12:57 pmSo sorry for the loss of our dear Brother Evans. Such a wonderful person. Cannot wait for the great reunion when we see him again. (Rev. 21:3,4).
Crystal & Paul Wortham
Pat & Brad Hooker says
January 12, 2025 at 3:16 amWe look forward to the day when there will not be any more sadness. Our dear friend and brother is sleeping. But very soon he will join us in praising Jehovah again.
Nicey & Rayshawn Murray says
January 12, 2025 at 7:11 pmOur Condolences to Sister Evans and family! Brother Evan’s was a wonderful person!
The Murray Family
Kathy Dombrowski says
January 17, 2025 at 7:43 amEvelyn and Mikael
I was so saddened to hear of the lost of our dear brother. ..
I have so many fond memories of our younger years Your family us part of my spiritual heritage. Memories I ll always treasure..
May Jehovah give you peace
Kathy Dombrowski
(Helt)
Lillie Regina Herring Carter says
January 13, 2025 at 10:46 amRegina Herring Carter and the Herring Family in Chester,Ps send heartfelt condolences to Sister Evelyn Evans and family. We will always have fond memories of our cousin and his family! A life we’ll lived.
Sandra J Bullock says
January 14, 2025 at 7:33 amTo our beloved Sister Evans and family. May the God of Comfort be there with the family. To see our brother soon
Sandra Bullock